My first Roman Republican coin, and also the denarius of Mark Antony Legionary-XX.

I received it in the mail, bought from Vcoins when it was discounted at $25 (probably overpaid), but I'm happy as the legionary number is visible and the galley looks good as well.
Mark Antony, LEG-XX

I also threw in this black-toned Vespasian at the same cost to justify the shipping , and I really like the facial expression of Vespasian here!
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Mars/ COS VI

 

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I collect MA's Legionary denarii, and my only real criteria is that the legion number is discernable. The amount you paid is an excellent price!

 

I like that Mark Antony! For $25, I think that's solid! Wish I would've seen it haha.

 

lol, I have been watching it for a while when it was around 30 bucks and snagged it right up as soon as I saw it got discounted!

 

Nice catch at a bargain basement price. Congrats.

 

$25 for a coin with such history is a fantastic bargain. Forget the later coins found in hoards in EF condition, this coin was held by a warrior, spent on food and recirculated for at least a hundred years because of the quality of the silver. I collect these too and they are iconic. Of course for the same price you could have bought a couple of beers and a pizza. You have done extremely well and should be proud. You are also now the custodian of this heritage and when we are all gone, someone will remark " how did this survive?"
Well done!